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Unique ID: NLM-0FBFFD
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Milled Irish halfpenny of George III (1760-1820), probably an issue of c.1806-1807 from the style of bust, insofar as this is discernible.
Obverse description: Bust, probably small, right.
Obverse inscription: GEORG[---]REX
Reverse description: Crowned harp left.
Reverse inscription: [HIBER]NIA
Diameter: 27.6mm, Weight: 7.41gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1806
Date to: Exactly AD 1807
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.41 g
Diameter: 27.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 29th May 2018
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Other reference: NLM39376
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: George III of the United Kingdom
Category: Modern
Type: Irish: coin of George III, copper
Obverse description: Bust, probably small, right.
Obverse inscription: GEORG[---]REX
Reverse description: Crowned harp left.
Reverse inscription: [HIBER]NIA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.